Congestive heart failure in thyrotoxicosis.

abstract：:A 57 year old woman, with newly diagnosed lung cancer and a large pericardial effusion in her echocardiogram, is presented in this case. No clinical or echocardiographic signs of tamponade physiology were initially detected. However, an excessive tricuspid annular respiratory fluctuation of the early diastolic velocit...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Siniorakis E,Arvanitakis S,Samaras A,Tsika L,Pamouki S,Exadactylos N

更新日期：2011-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:We tested the hypothesis that concurrent inhibition of the renin angiotensin system by enalapril (5 mg) and the sympathetic nervous system by alpha 1 adrenergic blockade (prazosin 1 mg) will be superior to enalapril alone in 17 patients with heart failure on standard therapy, in a single blind, placebo-controlled, ran...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Ajayi AA,Sofowora GG,Balogun MO

更新日期：1996-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:These studies were conducted to evaluate effects of high dose norepinephrine infusion on left ventricular function in anesthetized and conscious dogs. Separate groups of pentobarbital anesthetized closed-chest dogs received norepinephrine infusion for 90 min followed by 1 h of recovery. Arterial pressure, electrocardi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Movahed A,Reeves WC,Mehta PM,Gilliland MG,Mozingo SL,Jolly SR

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) blockers are widely used in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, especially chronic arthritis. Current guidelines advise against the use of such agents in patients who have a concomitant heart failure. Consequently, a group of patients with a devastating inflammatory dise...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Diamantopoulos AP,Larsen AI,Omdal R

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We hypothesized that heart rate recovery (HRR) will provide superior prognostic resolution in female compared to male heart failure (HF) patients. A total of 745 patients with HF underwent exercise testing to determine HRR. While receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed HRR prognostic classification s...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Arena R,Myers J,Abella J,Pinkstaff S,Peberdy MA,Bensimhon D,Chase P,Guazzi M

更新日期：2010-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the first cause of death and disability in western countries. Despite therapeutic advances, their prevalence is constantly increasing. Detailed assessment of modifiable CV risk factors could improve CVD prevention and management. METHODS:to assess CV risk and hypertension c...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Torlasco C,Faini A,Makil E,Ferri C,Borghi C,Veglio F,Desideri G,Agabiti Rosei E,Ghiadoni L,Pauletto P,Pontremoli R,Stornello M,Tocci G,Galletti F,Trimarco B,Parati G,Council of the Italian Society of Hypertension.

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:It is not well known whether the gap in outcomes after myocardial infarction (MI) between patients with and without diabetes mellitus (DM) has changed over time. We performed a systematic review and metaregression of temporal trends in the excess mortality associated with DM after MI. METHODS:We ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Bauters C,Lemesle G,de Groote P,Lamblin N

更新日期：2016-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy patients with acute myocardial infarction were studied by serial vectorcardiography. Eleven out of 70 patients had acute myocardial infarction, which consistently met the vectorcardiographic QRS-loop criteria of anteroseptal myocardial infarction within the 21 days follow-up period. From the first vectorcardio...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Carson W,Tseng YZ

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The negative inotropism, myocardial dilatation and cytotoxicity in inflammatory heart disorders may be due to increased generation of nitric oxide (NO) by immunological induction of a high output NO pathway. This short review discusses the initial experiments which lead to this hypothesis, and evaluates data that this...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： de Belder A,Moncada S

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated preferences of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) and their health care providers regarding end-of-life (EOL) communication. METHODS:Adult CHD outpatients and health care providers completed surveys about preferences for and experiences with EOL communication. Responses were compared...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Tobler D,Greutmann M,Colman JM,Greutmann-Yantiri M,Librach LS,Kovacs AH

更新日期：2012-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to evaluate whether transoesophageal atrial pacing could also stop ventricular tachycardias with low rates and no haemodynamic impairment. Prior to resorting to ventricular endocardial pacing, seven male patients, aged between 15 and 73 years, were treated by transoesophageal atrial pacing for...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Favale S,Minafra F,Amodio G,Tritto M,Massari V,Rizzon P

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sinus node dysfunction is frequently observed in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Variants in the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A (VEGF) pathway are associated with CHD. In Vegf(120/120) mice, over-expressing VEGF120, a reduced sinoatrial node (SAN) volume was suggested. Aim of the study is...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Calkoen EE,Vicente-Steijn R,Hahurij ND,van Munsteren CJ,Roest AA,DeRuiter MC,Steendijk P,Schalij MJ,Gittenberger-de Groot AC,Blom NA,Jongbloed MR

更新日期：2015-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 664 high school students having >or=1 episode of syncope and 560 students without syncope (controls) underwent 12-lead ECG. A significant QT prolongation was defined as corrected QT (QTc)>470 ms in male and >480 ms in female. A diagnosis of LQTS was made by Schwartz's score. Most students had only 1 episode...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Khositseth A,Wattanasirichaigoon D,Ruangkanchanasetr S

更新日期：2009-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Geranylgeranylacetone (GGA) has been reported up-regulating heat shock protein (HSP) expression, and protecting against atrial remodeling. This study aimed to investigate the effects of GGA on atrial electrophysiology and inducibility of atrial fibrillation (AF) in heart failure (HF) model. METHODS AND RESU...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Chang SL,Chen YC,Hsu CP,Kao YH,Lin YK,Lai YJ,Yeh HI,Higa S,Chen SA,Chen YJ

更新日期：2013-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study tests the hypothesis that circulating mononuclear cells expressing osteocalcin (OCN) and bone alkaline phosphatase (BAP) are associated with distinct plaque tissue components in patients with early coronary atherosclerosis. BACKGROUND:Plaque characteristics implying vulnerability develop at the e...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Collin J,Gössl M,Matsuo Y,Cilluffo RR,Flammer AJ,Loeffler D,Lennon RJ,Simari RD,Spoon DB,Erbel R,Lerman LO,Khosla S,Lerman A

更新日期：2015-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Catheter ablation (CA) has become a standard treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, gender-related differences associated with CA of paroxysmal AF (PAF) remain unclear. METHODS:We compared 1124 consecutive patients (mean age, 61 ± 10 years; male, n=864) with PAF scheduled for CA betw...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Takigawa M,Kuwahara T,Takahashi A,Watari Y,Okubo K,Takahashi Y,Takagi K,Kuroda S,Osaka Y,Kawaguchi N,Yamao K,Nakashima E,Sugiyama T,Akiyama D,Kamiishi T,Kimura S,Hikita H,Hirao K,Isobe M

更新日期：2013-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While some case-control studies have showed the correlation between the hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTGW) phenotype (increased WC and hypertriglyceridemia) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, there are few data regarding this correlation in cohort studies, especially in Asian populations that have a hig...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Wang A,Li Z,Zhou Y,Wang C,Luo Y,Liu X,Guo X,Wu S,Zhao X

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) is a promising option for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients at risk of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). However, its effectiveness in terminating ventricular arrhythmias in HCM is yet unresolved. METHODS:Consecutive HCM patients referred for S-ICD implantation were prospectively...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Maurizi N,Tanini I,Olivotto I,Amendola E,Limongelli G,Losi MA,Allocca G,Perego GB,Pieragnoli P,Ricciardi G,De Filippo P,Ferrari P,Quarta G,Viani S,Rapacciuolo A,Bongiorni MG,Cecchi F

更新日期：2017-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is frequently accompanied by the presence of cardiovascular risk factors. It has also been recognized that there is a significant relationship between the autonomic nervous system and adverse cardiac events. Heart rate recovery (HRR) after exercise is a marker of parasympathetic...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Tekin G,Tekin A,Kiliçarslan EB,Haydardedeoğlu B,Katircibaşi T,Koçum T,Erol T,Cölkesen Y,Sezgin AT,Müderrisoğlu H

更新日期：2008-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:With the tremendous advances in cardiac pacing during the past four decades, cardiac pacemaker implantation is now a common clinical procedure. In recent years, the indications for permanent pacemakers have expanded. This increase in reasons for pacing and shift in mode of pacing have been caused by the evolution of p...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Stofmeel MA,van Stel HF,van Hemel NM,Grobbee DE

更新日期：2005-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study assessed the acute effect of 21 days of challenging exercise on heart structure and function in recreationally active people across a range of age categories. METHODS:15 recreationally active people completed a 21-day fundraising cycling ride (MADRIDE) over a distance of 3515 km. Twenty-four hour...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Wundersitz D,Williamson J,Nadurata V,Nolan K,Lavie C,Kingsley M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The elevation of blood pressure levels has been recognised as a determinant of the risk for several common cardiovascular diseases. In this work we examined the effect of Mediterranean type of diet on coronary risk in subjects with hypertension. METHODS:CARDIO2000 consisted of 848 randomly selected hospital...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Panagiotakos DB,Chrysohoou C,Pitsavos C,Tzioumis K,Papaioannou I,Stefanadis C,Toutouzas P

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of percussion of the left cardiac border. Sixty-six adult patients were studied. The left cardiac border as determined by percussion and marked with a calibrated lead marker was compared with that obtained by a chest X-ray. The error in locating the lef...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Karnegis JN,Kadri N

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect and choice of a drug to control heart rate for symptomatic improvement in patients with isolated mitral stenosis with normal sinus rhythm (n = 10) or atrial fibrillation (n = 10) were studied. Digoxin (0.25-0.5 mg daily), metoprolol (50-100 mg twice a day) and verapamil (40-80 mg three times a day) were eva...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Ahuja RC,Sinha N,Saran RK,Jain AK,Hasan M

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that leads to premature heart disease or stroke if untreated. Statins are effective for individuals with FH but less than 20% of actual cases are diagnosed in the US and many people are not adherent to treatment. Using new knowledge regardin...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Chen CX,Hay JW

更新日期：2015-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of right atrial (RA) dysfunction in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH), as evaluated by two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) remains to be determined. METHODS:Sixty consecutive PH patients and 30 healthy volunteers were included. RA function was evaluated by 2D-STE, and...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Meng X,Li Y,Li H,Wang Y,Zhu W,Lu X

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure can be associated with inflammation but it is unclear if inflammation is directly related to hemodynamic worsening or is an independent pathway. Our aim was to investigate inflammation and mechanical stress using serial measurements of biomarkers in acute and chronic heart failure with reduced ejection f...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Boulogne M,Sadoune M,Launay JM,Baudet M,Cohen-Solal A,Logeart D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnostic Task Force Criteria (TFC) for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC) exhibit poor performance for left dominant forms. TFC only include right ventricular (RV) dysfunction (akinesia, dyssynchrony, volumes and ejection fraction). Moreover, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) assessment of left ven...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Vives-Gilabert Y,Sanz-Sánchez J,Molina P,Cebrián A,Igual B,Calvillo-Batllés P,Domingo D,Millet J,Martínez-Dolz L,Castells F,Zorio E

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite frequent life-long hemodynamic and electrophysiologic abnormalities, adults with congenital heart defects (CHDs) are often lost to medical follow-up. Using a cohort of adults with CHD receiving hospital care in Arkansas, we sought to determine how often a CHD is recognized and coded during hospital a...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Robbins JM,Onukwube J,Goudie A,Collins RT 2nd

更新日期：2017-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although catheter-induced left main coronary artery (LMCA) dissection is a rare complication of coronary catheterization, it is a common cause of periprocedural mortality. Emergent coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is the mainstay for managing this acute complication. However, hemodynamic deterioration m...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Cheng CI,Wu CJ,Hsieh YK,Chen YH,Chen CJ,Chen SM,Yang CH,Hung WC,Yip HK,Chen MC,Fu M,Fang CY

更新日期：2008-05-23 00:00:00